Does anyone else feel like this?

You are not the only one, is really is rubbish & such a long haul, you sound like you have been through so much. It's hard to keep going at times. 

Love & hugs xxx

Hi Frenchie, we all have days when it's all just too much. "It's OK not to be OK" as the saying goes, and you have been at this game for such a long time. No wonder you're feeling like this. Don't forget the Macmillan helpline - you can call them and offload. They are so supportive and caring. And of course we're all here to help in any way we can. Sending you a big hug and hope tomorrow is a better day xx

Dear Frenchie 53 Frenchie 53 

I haven’t been on here for a good while , I’m now 4  1/2 years clear . You caught my eye . I have a lovely friend who lives with cancer , a more positive person you would find hard to find but even she has off days . I once phoned her and she said she was busy that day - having a Pity Party - on Pity Party Days she does nothing ! She does get out of bed then lies on the couch , watches what she wants on the tv , listens to music she wants , eats what she wants , cries if she wants . I did that a couple of times too . There is something about giving yourself permission to do as YOU want to plan the day or take it as it comes . She told her family and they knew not to expect anything from her , they could hand in flowers , chocolates and bath goodies but that she was unavailable ( unless an emergency) . 
I think the taking control and planning the next hour was very empowering as cancer robs us of our own control over our health . But planning your pity party hour by hour is control . 

I wish you well , take care and be good to yourself 

Ruby Rose  

I feel for you but you are so NOT alone! I’ve been doing great since mastectomy/chemo/RT then BANG! Optician tells me she thinks I’ve got diabetes highly possibly due to chemo drugs or Letrozole. awaiting blood test with GP..Haven’t slept since she told me and like you, feel helpless and frustrated. Can’t whinge to too many people as they don’t understand and you know you’re not the only person with problems! It’s a minefield out there! Chin up! Onwards and upwards! XxxX

That’s true it is. Had another awful day today. Dragging myself to work when you feel awful sucks but i am beginning to feel better. 
Thanku for caring. Xxx

Hi Tavares

it sounds like you have had more than your fare share to cope with. Fingers crossed that it turns out that you are not a diabetic. I fully understand about everything you have said, so I’m listening if you need someone to whinge at or whinge with xx

Thanku for your reply . I’m one of those people who doesn’t like to bother others with my problems. I know how super busy everyone is . I’m beginning to feel much better. It’s nice to know that there are people out there who have taken time out of their day to reply to my message. I now don’t feel so isolated or alone in dealing with this awful disease.

Hi Ruby rose

what amazing news. Congratulations on kicking cancers butt.  Thanku for replying. Take care.x

I think most of us will be able to identify with what you're saying. I believe we need to acknowledge our feelings/moods, etc and not feel guilty about them. It's a hard journey we're on. I'm clear of cancer now (fingers crossed) and on Letrozole (ten years in total) which has its own less than pleasant side effects. This forum is great - I pop in and out but always find something that raises my spirits. 'Walking back to happiness' is good for photos of the great outdoors. I also go to sessions at my local Maggie's Centre - you can talk about things with people who do get it (or not - sometimes we just put the world to rights!). I hope you're having a better day today.

Take care,

Diane.